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Caribbean news: Visitor numbers that stand out | Update on hotel reopenings

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CARIBBEAN
February 27, 2018
INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS
The Caribbean's 2017 visitor arrival numbers: some countries stand out
A deeper dive into the Caribbean Tourism Performance Report shows some remarkable visitor numbers posted by several destinations well out of the wrath of the hurricanes.
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NEWS
Caribbean hotel update: About half of properties on hurricane-affected islands have reopened

According to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, of the 129 CHTA member hotels in Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten/St. Martin and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 49% are open.

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Because of renovations, Club Med Turkoise gets category bump

Club Med is increasing its "Trident" rating from 3 to 4 stars, effective May 1.

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Carnival Fascination returns to San Juan

The ship was chartered to FEMA for use by relief workers in St. Croix for several months after Hurricane Maria. The 24-year-old ship then went into a drydock to be upgraded.

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Island Routes launches catamaran tours in Ocho Rios

There are three cruises available: the Dunn's River Catamaran Cruise, the Family Reggae Cruise, and the Lover's Rock Catamaran Cruise at sunset.

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Bahia Principe expands agent rewards program

Agents registered in Bahia Principe Rewards now are able to collect more points when participating in online courses (200 points) and securing referrals (150 points).

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Bahamas Paradise's second ship entering service in April

The introduction of the Grand Classica will give Bahamas Paradise daily departures from the Port of Palm Beach for the first time.

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FEATURED STORY
Superlative stays at new Park Hyatt St. Kitts

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